KARI PAUL
Global Journalist
The Argentina Independent
Ms. Magazine
The Columbia Missourian
Freelance Work
A feature on the history, politics and economic issues surrounding plans to build a canal in Nicaragua rivaling the Panama Canal.
Female Bloggers Fight for Freedom of Speech
An interview with director Barbara Miller about her new film, Forbidden Voices, and the women it profiles.
The Disappeared of Mexico's Drug War
By some estimates, more than 30,000 people have disappeared in Mexico since the war on drugs was declared. A look at some of the issues surrounding drug violence and these disappearances.
A feature including interviews with refugee services in Malta about migration in Southern Europe, and what countries bear the brunt of failed policies.
Once: Demanding Justice One Year After the Tragedy
Reporting from Buenos Aires on the one year anniversery of a train crash that killed 51 people and injured more than 700, a look at the survivors' quest for justice.
Thousands Join Anti-Government Protests Across Country
Event coverage of major anti-government protests in Buenos Aires.
Flooding in Argentina: Cities Designed for Disaster
A look at how rapid population growth and poor urban planning make flooding in Buenos Aires such a big problem.
Art Gallery Preview: ‘Origen’ at Edificio Cassará
Coverage of a gallery in Buenos Aires.
Art Gallery Preview: Urbanas – Arte Femenino
A feature about a recently opened gallery of all women street artists from Buenos Aires.
Flotar: A Unique Audiovisual Experience
A look at the growing world of audiovisual performances in the cultural centers of Buenos Aires.
MU researcher gets Hyundai grant for child cancer relapse risk study
Coverage of the announcement of new funding for cancer research at the University of Missouri.
SEC move sparks interest in traditional Southern game day fashion
A look at the broad cultural changes brought to the University of Missouri campus after it joined the SEC.
New Columbia Environmental Research Center facility allows new research opportunities
Event coverage of the opening ceremony of an environmental research center.
Cyber Monday could help or hurt Columbia businesses
A look at Cyber Monday's effects on local businesses and city taxes.
Does the 'Like' Mean Anything Anymore? - NYMag
I explored the fast inflation of the "like" on Facebook and Instagram for NYMag's tech blog.
Venmo is turning our friends into petty jerks - Quartz
The micropayment app Venmo is making us all a little more stingy.
Microsoft purchased LinkedIn, but what does the social network really offer us?
Censorship and the Future of the Internet According to Yasmin Green - VICE Magazine
The head of research and development at Google's Jigsaw talks about the internet freedom tools she creates.
Women Are Growing a More Diverse Cannabis Industry - Elle.com
I covered an event for women in the cannabis industry and looked at how they are changing its landscape.
Is Uber Doing Enough to Protect Women from Drivers Who Stalk Them? - Broadly
An Uber driver returned to a passengers hosue days later to harass her; he may still be driving for the app.
Covens Versus Coders: How Witchcraft Apps Are Pissing Off Real Witches - Broadly
Can divination be translated into app? I consulted some magick-practicing techies.
Exploring Queer Identities Through Dating Apps - The Kernel
How dating apps are helping members of the LGBTQ community find themselves.
How a once-bipartisan effort to close the digital divide became politicized.
7 Health Apps That Will Actually Make Your Life Better - Cosmopolitan
You can track so much more than your steps.
De Joni a Fiona - La Curandera (Article in Spanish)
A reflection on how two female artists have shaped my life in different ways.
New Documentary "Ukraine is Not a Brothel" Reveals Femen's Core Problems - Bitch Magazine
A review of a new film that follows the formation of Ukrainian feminist group Femen, and its protests.
The Criminalization of Abortion Continues in Mexico
Drawn from a report published in Spanish, a look at women who have been arrested or imprisoned for obtaining illegal abortions in Mexico.
Women Demand Environmental Justice from Chevron
Coverage of women who attended a shareholders meeting to demand retribution for damages incurred by Chevron.
Feminists: Bring Out Your Beards
A profile of feminist activist group La Barbe, which protests using beards.
Mashable
Tens of thousands condemn police killings at 'Millions March NYC'
On-the-ground coverage from a major New York City protest
Same-sex couples seek gay-friendly wedding services
A look at whether inclusive wedding services are available for same-sex couples around the U.S.
Deadly Mountains: Why More Inexperienced Climbers Are Dying
What's fueling the increase in fatal climbing accident on the world's highest peaks?
Imagining a New Way to Read, One 3D-Printed Book at a Time
A new technology can now turn traditional children's books into customized 3D stories for blind and visually impaired children.
Ada Lovelace, a Computer Programmer Ahead of her Time
The world's first computer programmer embodies many of the issues still facing women in tech today.
Court Coverage: Silk Road Trial
On-the-ground coverage of the trial of Ross Ulbricht, the 30-year-old convicted of creating and running online black market Silk Road.
A Secretive Air Cargo Operation Is Running in Ohio, and Signs Point to Amazon
My report broke the news that Amazon was quietly launching its own air cargo and logistics company.
Everyone in Buenos Aires Is Communicating by Voice Memo Now
My dispatch from Buenos Aires, Argentina on how texting app Whatsapp and its voice memo capability is changing the culture and social mores of the city.
Fake Airlines, Planes, and Pilots: the Parallel Universe of Virtual Aviation
I looked into the secret world of aviation simulation, and investigated why people spend thousands of hours flying fake planes.
I Bought Adorable Cookies on the Deep Web
Using encryption technology and other privacy tools, I ordered cookies from online collective cybertwee to demonstrate how the deep web can be used for good.
One of My Instagram Followers Is a Prude
When Instagram removed one of my photos for nudity, I went down the rabbit hole of how their arguably sexist censorship policies really work.
The Only Vibrator Company at CES on the Future of Sex
My first dispatch from CES in Las Vegas, where I spoke to a husband-and-wife business duo that designs connected sex toys.
Motherboard
Could Donald Trump’s Misogyny Cost Him the Election?
From my bi-weekly political column at Complex Life magazine, a look at Donald Trump's campaign of misogyny.
When Our Deepest Confessions Are Still Curated: An Interview With So Sad Today
I spoke with one of my favorite writers on depression, the internet, and how much confessional work still hides.
Young People, Ukuleles, and Vampire Weekend Turn Out for Cool Guy Bernie Sanders Rally
I went to Washington Square Park in NYC to see what brought out thousands of Bernie supporters.
Anti-Trump Protesters Sound Off at New York Rally
On-the-ground coverage from a Trump protest in NYC.
CBS Is Wrong—#TooFemale Is Not a Bad Thing
The network cut a show for having to many strong roles for women; viewers deserve better.
Specialty dating apps might be killing the serendipity of IRL romances, but that isn't the point.
Complex Magazine
WSJ's MarketWatch
How travel to the United States could be affected by Trump’s win
The president-elect’s policies could continue to slow inbound tourism.
Why artificial intelligence is the future of travel
Could smart technology render travel agents obsolete or supplement them?
Millennial women face new mental health struggles in the workplace
Young workers today report higher rates of depression than any other generation
Is it unethical for Americans to visit Cuba?
Americans who travel to Cuba struggle with conflicting feelings
Why millennials are smart (not entitled) for living with their parents
Staying on good terms with mom and dad is a smart financial decision
Bad vibrations: Your sex toy may be collecting information about you
Why you may not want all of your devices to be ‘smart’
Online daters are too busy or too cheap to eat out when they first meet
The reality TV star went into virtual hiding after she was robbed at gunpoint in Paris in October
How losing my phone in Cuba helped me reconnect with the world
My poor online security practices turned my trip to Cuba into an extended internet vacation
The $72,000 question you should be asking your real estate agent
Be very careful where you wire the deposit on your new home
Cuban startups face hurdles Silicon Valley can’t imagine
American entrepreneurs can learn a lot from Cuba’s emerging start-up culture